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2.2
Overview netX90 base technology
This section describes the netX90 base technology empowering the
netRAPID 90.
2.2.1
Features netX90
The netX 90 is a very powerful and versatile System-on-chip (SoC) for
communication in industrial networks. It offers:
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Smallest multi-protocol SoC with additional Cortex-M4 application
processor:
10 x 10 mm in a 144-pin BGA with 0.8 mm ball pitch
Its innovative architecture allows communication tasks and application
tasks to be executed on separated Cortex-M4 processors.
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Energy-efficient SoC with lowest power loss (<= 1 W).
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Support for all Industrial Ethernet, Fieldbus and IIoT standards providing
a huge amount of flexibility.
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Support for IEEE 1588 functionality
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Rich software ecosystem with state-of-the-art tools
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Common software interface
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Rich peripheral set for application designs
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Integrated security functions for secure field and cloud connectivity.
2.2.2
Internal structure of the netX90
The following figure shows a block diagram of the netX 90.
Figure 1: Block diagram of netX90
netRAPID 90 | Design guide
DOC190601DG01EN | Revision 1 (Draft 10) | English | 2019-09 | Preliminary | Public
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